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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
4
Local items note Dr McNutt the dentist and Fancy Christmas boxes at Samuels the candy man. A for sale counter shelving and a small Hall’s safe offered. Address listed as Joe T Cosgrove 114 Iowa Avenue second floor.
Robert Scott returns home after visiting East Hill relatives. Agnes Rabbitt improves at home. Anna Terry returns to Melpine Ind. from Halstead Street. Mary Day visits East Hill. Dr Beadle moves family to Foster Ill. Fred Bridgman improving. Hattie Kane returns from Oxford Ind after funeral. Mr and Mrs John Wood to occupy vacated Clinton Ia house. Mary Haney improving at Sherman Street. J W Brady returns from Davenport. Edward McCall returns from Midway after East Fifth Street visit.
This week at the German Methodist Church includes a leaders and stewards meeting at 7 30 tonight. Tuesday night choir practice for the Christmas program. Wednesday 2 pm Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets at Mrs Chas Giesler home. Wednesday 7 59 pm prayer meeting at South Muscatine chapel. Thursday 1 15 pm Woman's Aid Society at Mrs York home. Thursday 7 30 pm prayer meeting. Friday 7 50 pm league meeting and mission programme. Rev H Ross will attend Thursday prayer meeting.
The annual tax sale, adjourned from last week, was held this morning at the courthouse. All but one property was disposed of with the usual number of bidders present.
Charles F. Barker of Boston, the United States champion, arrived in Iowa City to contest a three day checker tournament at the Grand Hotel. He defeated seven opponents in a 2 oclock start and began a second game on seven boards, while referees and spectators watched, as Barker adroitly alternated sides to negate any advantage.
Frank W. Chamberlin head of the Iowa Illinois theater circuit and president of Chamberlin Kindt Co. died in Augusta Georgia after a long illness. The Grand Opera House in Burlington Iowa is part of his 25-theater circuit. Burlington mourns a prominent manager respected nationwide.
An advertisement claims Vinol cough syrup strengthens every organ nerve and muscle to prevent and cure colds. It markets Vinol as ten times more effective than any cough mixture and the best cod liver preparation sold by Havercanp's Prescription Drug Store at 203 E. Second St.
State Superintendent John F. Riggs outlines measures for renewal thesis selection, provisional certificates, and extending third grade certificates. Provisions allow county superintendents to review theses, remit fees, and extend certificates through July 1, 1907 with no extra charges.
Theatergoers anticipate a five night engagement by Winninger Bros Own Co featuring new dramatic productions and vaudeville between nets. The program, claimed to be best of the season, offers 10 20 and 30 cent tickets with a Saturday matinee and a special opening night free for one lady with a paid ticket.
Charles Kane faced charges of assault and battery against Frances Reed in Justice Eversmeyer's court. After several continuances the defendant pleaded guilty and was fined fifteen dollars plus costs.
Rice & Weaver company brings The Gingerbread Man to the Grand Opera House for one night as its maiden production in the city. The richest theatrical firm in the United States sends the most expensive tour cast this season with stars from Burlesque to opera and an ensemble titled The American Beauty Chorus.
Louis Kautz, former Muscatine fire chief and bakery owner, shot and killed a wolf terrorizing farmers west of the city. The wolf had preyed on turkeys and sheep for some time, and its carcass hangs at the Kautz bakery as proof of the kill.
Elizabeth and Margaret Grover sisters from McKeesport stand in a hole in front of their Pittsburg home to block a telephone pole. They refuse to leave and threaten criminal proceedings against anyone who tries to remove them. They vow to guard all winter if needed.
Elmer McNeal, a cemented coal miner, fired on a crowded Jackson trolley, killing Har ry White and mortally wounding J D Van Atta and J E Kinnison. After a running pursuit he was shot through the head by officers, dying. McNeal had previously been a patient at Athens insane asylum and knew none of the victims.
Washington December 10 reports the President sent to the Senate nominations for Comptroller of Currency William B Ridgely of Illinois civil engineer to head the bureau of yards and decks with rank of rear admiral Harry H Rosseau a colonel to brigadier general William S Lise positions to be filled today during the session
Through sleeping car service now operates from Chicago to Hot Springs Arkansas. The train leaves Chicago at 11 30 a m and arrives in Hot Springs the next morning at 6 00 o clock. For detailed illustrated material contact F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams St Chicago.
The 1 C U R Card club met Saturday night at Mrs C H Armstrong's home in East Hill. Prizes went to Mrs Will Bryant and Mr Fuller for first, with Mrs Fuller and Charles Kern as consolation winners. Next meeting at Mr and Mrs Olla Hoffman on East Fourth Street at 7 30 in A C U W hall. Officers to be elected. J D card club meets Wednesday at Mrs Thomas Hayes's Fifth and Chestnut.
A pyrography class is being organized at the Y W C A rooms with burnished wood samples on display at the association building. Mrs H M Dalzell will lead the class, expected to be one of the largest at the institution after Christmas.
E G Prouty of Muscatine received a marriage license in Chicago on Friday It is believed he wed Miss N M Prentiss of Chicago over the weekend Prouty serves as cashier at the Roach and Museer sash and door factory and is regarded as a popular local figure.
The third dance of the year by Company C of the 54th Iowa National Guard is scheduled for tomorrow evening at the local armory. A good attendance is expected as many members and friends will attend, with the Thomas Orchestra providing music.
The First Presbyterian church ladies held a Saturday afternoon cake sale at Seller Bros. with all cakes and pastries sold. Mrs. Drew Davidson and Miss Giesler led the event, which proved very successful.
The Dorcas society meeting scheduled for Wednesday at Mrs. S. C. Parker’s home is moved due to Parker daughter’s illness and will be held instead at Mrs. Jacob Martin’s home on East Seventh Street.
The J I C girls will be entertained this evening at the home of Ralph Thompson located at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Eighth Streets.
The Farther Light society will meet Monday evening December 16 at the home of Mrs. Fred Beach on West Third street.
Members of the Banner lodge will meet in regular session Tuesday. The gathering is scheduled to discuss lodge business and community activities.
Charges of malfeasance in office inefficiency and neglect of duty were filed against Ira B Mills Charlie F Staples and William E Young members of the state board of railway and warehouse commissioners The charges were brought by Attorney James Manahan over the panel’s refusal to allow questioning of James J Hill at a recent hearing where Hill testified before the commission
A southeast gale at 48 mph lashes the San Francisco coast causing one death and injuries to several. Harbor shipping suffers heavy damage while walls topple, streets block, and traffic halts as streetcar service is suspended citywide.
A Muscatine man reported he had corresponded with Charles Noel who is missing. Noel's last known address was 3856 Olive Street in St. Louis Missouri and he was associated with the Mountain Valley Water company.
Chicago to the City of Mexico without change of cars departs Chicago Monday and Thursday nights at 11 45 PM and arrives in Mexico at 6 30 the third evening. Over 506 miles the shortest and 39 hours the quickest through line. Write for reduced rates and illustrated booklets giving full information. F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams St Chicago.
A Grover Cleveland excerpt argues that diligent fishing fosters deep contemplation and mental activity. The true fisherman may achieve more intellectual triumphs while angling than in nonfishing life, as bites and rises inspire sermons, poems, and arguments.
The excerpt lists varied onomatopoeic chicken calls from regions including England Virginia and Pennsylvania in the US, and many European locales. It notes terms such as coop coop in England and coo-che in Virginia, with further forms like pi pi in Spain and tuk tuk in Prussia, among others.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt cites ground oyster shells as a medieval remedy for rickets and scrofula. It argues the shells supply lime and minerals and likens their effect on bones to hens’ eggshell fortification, claiming they would strengthen frail children, boost appetite, and improve teeth.
The Colonel Hare thimblebee will meet with Mrs. Frank Warfield for an all day sewing Wednesday. Every member is requested to be present.
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